Episode notes
Tyler Swanson from the Wake County School Board joined Steve Rao and Anthony DeHArton the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss the state of Wake County Schools. The discussion covered the size and funding of the district, strategies for recruiting and retaining teachers, addressing growth challenges, and the role of technology and AI in education. Swanson highlighted efforts to restore master's pay, develop future teacher cohorts, and manage the reassignment of students due to growth and legislation. The conversation also touched on the potential for banning cell phones in classrooms and the need for an AI strategy in schools.
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school fundingsteve raoWake County SchoolsTyler SwansonTeacher RecruitmentTechnology in EducationAI in SchoolsWake County GrowthMaster's PayStudent Reassignment